On Friday, July 24, we need your help. The Canadian Government is planning on spending $19 billion on 88 new fighter jets. These jets are harmful to civilians and the environment. In a time where millions of Canadians are relying on aid due to the ongoing pandemic, our government should be investing in a sustainable future for all Canadians. Join …
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VOW Virtual Meet and Greet
Hi there! We are excited to be hosting a VOW Virtual Meet and Greet on Tuesday May 19th at 7pm ET where we can reconnect, talk about the state of the peace movement and network with other members across Canada. We would love if you could join us, Please register on Eventbrite here URL here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/vow-meet-and-greet-tickets-104210556580
Global Days of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS)
The International Peace Bureau (IPB) coordinates the Global Campaign on Military Spending (GCOMS) and the Global Days of Action on Military Spending (GDAMS) which the Canadian Voice of Women for Peace has participated in for 8 years. We fully agree with the work of our partner, the IPB, and their push to #MoveTheMoney towards these 5 broad areas. 1. Peace: …
Warwashing the Virus: Using the Language of War or Peace?
The language of war is surging in the daily media headlines. As our fears crest in this pandemic, we are being roused to defeat the enemy on the battlefield. Hospitals are described as war zones for our frontlines. We’re told to order seeds online for victory gardens. Are we warwashing our collective response to COVID-19 by militarizing it? Reaching back …
Virtual Volunteering Positions Available
We are always looking for motivated individuals to help us in a variety of capacities. Current online positions available Research assistance: Help research and develop information on nuclear weapons, disarmament, human rights and other topics. Social media content creation: Help us reach more youth and potential advocates by helping us craft engaging content Graphic Design: Use your skills, even if …
Empowering Youth Voices
Youth today have a lot to say and a lot to lose, if they don’t speak up. This year we saw the Fridays for Future Climate Strikes strikes gain global popularity spearheaded by Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg. Canadian youth rallied at the call and participated in the Global Climate Strikes in September 2019 to try to wake up our …
Awards Gala
Plan to be a part of this momentous celebration of women’s activism for peace. Our call for nominations for our 2020 Award Ceremony will be announced on our website, by email and social media. Please stay tuned for more information on our Awards Gala as we navigate through the pandemic health crisis. To be added to our early-bird guest list please email info@vowpeace.org Our VOW …
VOW along with environmental, faith, labour and other social justice groups ask PM Justin Trudeau to focus oil bailout on workers and families- not big oil
March 23, 2020 To the Right Honourable Justin Trudeau, Cc: Federal Cabinet Ministers COVID-19 is presenting real and immediate risks to people’s health and livelihoods. It is appropriate and necessary for the federal government to make major interventions to keep people safe and healthy, to keep food on our tables and roofs over our heads. What is clear in these …
VOW Board Calls for the Release of Julian Assange from Belmarsh Prison in light of COVID-19 Risk
President Andrea Albutt, March 23, 2020Prison Governors Association Room LG.27Ministry of Justice102 Petty FranceLONDONSW1H 9AJ Via email Dear President Albutt: Julian Assange – Extreme COVID-19 Risk We, the National Board Members of Canadian Voice of Women for Peace are writing to you as concerned global citizens and expressly request the immediate release of Julian Assange from Belmarsh Prison. With the rapidly growing spread …
Co-Chair Hannah Hadikin’s Letter to the editor on the “Long, sad, history of sexual violence in warfare”
To read the article please follow this link to Castlegar news and go to page 4 .